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Opihi shells

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FE013686/2; Opihi shells; 2018; Hawaiian; Tanahy, Dalani ; view 1

FE013686/2; Opihi shells; 2018; Hawaiian; Tanahy, Dalani ; view 2

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item details

NameOpihi shells

ProductionMs Dalani Tanahy; artist; 2018; Hawaii

Classificationshells

Materialsshell (animal material)

Techniquespolishing

DimensionsOverall: 50mm (width), 57mm (length)

Registration NumberFE013686/2

Credit linePurchased 2022

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Category

Intended for: painting
Made of: shell (animal material)
Type of: shells
Technique used: polishing
Influenced by: Hawaiian

Place

Made in: Hawaii (United States)

People & Organisations

Made by: Ms Dalani Tanahy
Belonged to: Ms Dalani Tanahy